Each Android user sooner or later faces the fact that after installing and removing applications, games, and active surfing on the global Internet, the phone starts to work much slower, and this or that program runs many times longer than the usual time.
This is explained by the fact that gradually, many unnecessary files accumulate in the system: outdated cookies, saved when browsing the webpages, browser history, various processes and other unnecessary information.
To begin with, we will learn what is Cash, which so mercilessly reduces the performance of devices on Androyd.
Cache files are special files that applications use to speed things up. It may be temporarily stored. text documents, downloaded media files, fragments of Google Maps, images and other information. The cache files are written to the internal memory of the device, but can also be stored on the flash drive of the smartphone.
Regular cleaning of such files allows you to significantly speed up the operation of the device, due to the release of both operational and internal memory from unnecessary "garbage". Also increases the battery life of the smartphone without recharging. About, how to save smartphone battery power - read our article.
Method 1 - Manually
Method 2 - using programs
As a result, the user is wondering "How to clear the memory on the android?" without time. Especially for these purposes, many utilities have been created, the review of which is in the video above, but the best of them are described in the text below.
In the name of the application, the principle of its work is concluded - removing unnecessary "garbage" from android memory devices just one click away. The utility clears browsing history of the browser, cache files, call log. Boast opportunities fine tuning the application cannot, but its intuitive interface allows everyone to use it.
Of the shortcomings of the application, it should be noted a bad translation into Russian.
To run the application to clear the memory of devices on the android, you must have an Android system :, version 1.6 and higher.
An effective set of tools, with a clear and accessible interface. Can be used as a task manager, utility to remove applications. Carefully checks the phone's memory for the presence of "unnecessary" information and deletes the cache, cookie, "trash left by other applications, including Google+, YouTube and others.
The search includes file size analysis (more than 10 MB). They can also be deleted by ticking the checkbox in front of the corresponding item.
Compared to 1-Click, the app for cleaning up on the Androyd.
“The drive is 75% full. Touch to transfer to SD card. ” Surely such an inscription saw every owner of a smartphone on Android. The problem is that Android leaves proprietary information, which over time grows and prevents memory from being used for more necessary things.
These are files from remote applications, a cache that may not be needed for a long time. And the real black hole for memory is the thumbnails of the images. Deleting photo files, videos, music and applications removes the message for a while. It reappears more and more. The problem of lack of space is facing the owners of smartphones rather acutely. Due to the large memory cards and the constant reduction of their cost of memory, in principle, most already have enough. However, the internal memory in the device itself is far from being enough for everyone, namely, it is necessary for the operation of the system and tends to run out.
And so, we are running out of space and constantly receive a similar message with a proposal to transfer data to an SD card.
As a result, there comes a time when the transfer does not release almost anything.
To make room you need:
1 Go to the settings of the programs with which you take a photo and shoot a video and specify not an internal memory, but an SD card as a storage location. Of course, if there is one.
2 Go to settings, applications, find applications that take up a lot of space. Tap on such an application if there is a button “Transfer data to SD card” click it. This button is available if the function is supported by the phone and the application.
3 Install the Clean master application.
Do an analysis. Make sure that the clean master does not offer to delete the necessary information. Clean up. You can also find an extended cleanup and evaluate which files and applications take up a lot of space. The program itself after work is better to remove and install when necessary. The fact is that in addition to the main function, the program performs a bunch of auxiliary, sometimes meaningless ones. Popup notifications of mindless optimization random access memory, weather, news, charging optimizer, allegedly found suspicious files and an offer to install an antivirus, etc.
4 Install the application Ccleaner
Perform analysis. Pay attention to the line "cache thumbnails" and the space they occupy.
A complete ban on creating thumbnail cache files will be written below. Perform the cleanup necessary, with the exception of the thumbnail cache. Unlike the previous program in ccleaner settings You can turn off the cleaning reminder. After that, the application does not hang in the memory and you can not delete it.
5 Disallow the creation of a thumbnail cache file.
Thumbnail cache is a special file in which thumbnails of photos and images are saved. This allows the phone to draw thumbnails when they are needed without opening the main files, which in theory increases the speed of displaying thumbnails and, in theory, slightly reduces battery consumption. It happens that there are miniatures in the file, the originals of which are long gone and the file itself is larger in size than all the available images. If the periodic deletion of this file does not give an effect and the place occupied by them is really necessary, you can prohibit its creation.
- Install the application Total commander.
- Go to settings and allow viewing hidden files and folders.
Click the house button to go to the main screen.
- Choose an SD card (if there are two - start with the built-in, usually it is smaller)
- Click search, delete * in the search bar and enter thumbnails, click search button. The folder we are looking for is in DCIM
At the same time there may be other folders with thumbnails. You can go inside and see what kind of files. If they are not needed, for example, these are miniatures for old messages - delete them.
- Go back (go) to our main folder. Thumbnails in DCIM
Among other things, you can find a huge file.
By clicking the arrow we rise to a higher level.
- Long click on .thumbnails, select rename and copy folder name TOGETHER WITH DOT, then add underlining to .thumbnails to make it.thumbnails_ and rename.
- Place any file in the DCIM folder, it can be empty. You can scroll the Total Commander screen to the side, find any file NOT A FOLDER, select it by tapping on the icon and clicking the arrow from the bottom copy to the DCIM folder.
- Rename copied file to .thumbnails and delete .thumbnails_
So we replaced the .thumbnails folder with the .thumbnails file. Now, when trying to create a thumbnail, the system will access the .thumbnails folder but not find it. After that, the system will try to create such a folder, but cannot do it because There is already a file with the same name.
In the case when the space on the internal storage is so small that it does not help, and this method is inexpensive or old devices with 1 GB of memory, you need to get ROOT rights, delete unused messages installed applications and use an application like Link2SD to transfer applications to a memory card.
Get rid of unnecessary applications
This is the first thing to look out for. Many in the phone have downloaded applications that have never been used and are unlikely to be useful in the future. By deleting them, you can free dozens or even hundreds of megabytes of internal memory.
Refuse dynamic wallpaper
The moving screensaver is definitely mesmerizing. However, such wallpaper with a high speed absorb the internal memory device. Prefer the classic static image.
Moving applications to a memory card
The microSD memory card is used by default for storing documents, video, photos or audio. You can manually selectively move programs. To do this, go to Settings → Applications → Application Management. Select a specific program and move it to microSD.
It should be noted that not all files of selected applications will move. This applies to programs using the data synchronization function, notifications, widgets or wallpapers.
After moving, applications may run slightly slower. This is due to the fact that the speed of the microSD card is lower than the built-in system memory.
Clearing the cache
Applications and browser using an Internet connection quickly clog the cache mobile device on Android unnecessary files. In addition, online players save listened tracks to remote corners of the gadget’s memory. Decide this problem Special utilities for clearing the cache are called. The most popular - App Cache Cleaner, Clean Master, CCleaner. Often, these utilities have the function of automatic cleaning. Do not be afraid to clean the cache, because it does not affect the operation of applications.
Closing unused applications
Programs running in the background consume dozens of megabytes of RAM, as well as battery power. Completely close applications that you will not use in the near future.
Delete offline maps
Autonomous cards are convenient, because they help out in the absence of an Internet connection. Over time, they can accumulate a lot, especially among avid travelers and those whose work involves traveling to unfamiliar places. Go to google app Maps to view a list of offline maps. Remove those that you will not use in the coming days or at all.
Store documents in cloud services
Use such cloud storage, as Google drive, Dropbox, Yandex.Disk or OneDrive. They will ensure reliable preservation of documents, which will free up memory on the device.
These methods will ensure the effective use of RAM devices based on Android.
All devices in their work use RAM, but they do not always clear it themselves. For productive work of gadgets you need to independently monitor performance indicators. How to clear the RAM on Android devices, we will describe in this article.
What is RAM?
Devices have several types of memory:
- ROM is non-erasable memory. This is part of the internal space of the smartphone, where information about operating system. Open for reading only.
- RAM - RAM. Running processes write temporary information here. When you turn off the power, it is erased.
- Internal storage - internal memory. It contains permanent information: installed applications, databases, local files, settings. Does not depend on power supply.
When you run any application, memory is turned on. It stores information simultaneously on several programs, even if they are minimized to tray.
What can lead to a lack of space?
When a user starts multiple programs, RAM is loaded. This leads to slow system operation, and sometimes crash.
Signs of filling:
- applications run and run slower;
- the smartphone is warming up;
- programs minimized to tray, restart;
In order for the device to android base “Flew”, it is necessary to pay attention to the first signs of a malfunction and to clean the memory yourself.
Cleaning methods
Manually
Go to the settings menu and select "Applications" or "Application Manager".
Go to the right tab with the name "Running", "Working" or "Running" depending on the operating system.
Running applications
The bottom shows the amount of used and free RAM. To get rid of files stored by unused applications, select unnecessary program and press the “Stop” button.
The list of running applications contains the programs necessary for the correct operation of the device. They should not be stopped. Terminate only those processes without which the device will continue to work.
With the help of programs
Created a large number of software products that can make life easier. They do the dirty work for a man. There is no need to manually delete one by one application. Many manufacturers of modern smartphones build their own funds to free up RAM. They are called "Clean" or "Clean." Anyone who wants to carry out a more efficient cleaning, or suffers from a lack of standard applications, can download it yourself necessary program at " Google playAnd take advantage of it.
Clean master
Clean Master - free utilitythat optimizes device performance. This program works in several directions at once, one of which is cleaning the RAM. Install the application on your smartphone and open it. The main menu displays how much space is occupied in the internal memory and in RAM (random access memory), and click on it to release.
Clean Master at work
We went to a new window, where it is shown how much garbage is occupied. After clicking on the "Accelerate" button, the cleaning process will start.
To start the process, you need to press the "Speed up" button.
This program also works for free. The main advantages are ease of management and in-depth analysis. SD Maid finds unnecessary files in the system and hidden processes RAM, but for this you need to have root-rights, which not every owner of the device has. Possession full rights blocked by some manufacturers. For the application to work, you need to open it, click on the "Scan" button and then "Cleaning".
Using SD Maid is a simple and effective way to clean up RAM
CCleaner
An effective program recognized by many computer users. It has good performance for cleaning quality and user-friendly interface. Unnecessary files on the device and on the connected media, call and message log, and cache will be deleted. Using the built-in application manager, you can select a separate object for cleaning.
